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Wind turbine technician

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Key facts

+29.5%jobs, 2025 to 2035
United States

This job is hiring in the United States; its exposure to AI is medium. Fast growth from a small base.

The job

Inspects, maintains and repairs wind turbines, often at height, in the nacelle or on the blades.

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Gauges

Risk 2/5 · Low
AI exposureMediumBLS AI exposure category "moderate" (2026), higher than the ILO 2025 index (very low)
Employment outlookStrong growthBLS, 2025-2035 projections (Wind turbine service technicians)
Hiring difficultyNot availableNo US indicator measures hiring difficulty job by job
PayAverageBLS, 2025 median annual wage: $64,120
EntryMediumBLS, typical education needed for entry

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Sources

The BLS projects 11,800 jobs in 2025 and 15,300 in 2035. Physical work at height, low exposure to generative AI.

Checked on 27 October 2026.